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SL58 ZGG

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

77,683 mi
Last recorded77,683 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL58 ZGG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 77,683 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 76,321 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 76,316 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 76,316 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Nearside and offside rear flexy hose to rigid pipe mounting insecure (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Direction indicator incorrect colour Nearside and offside rear, excessively discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Excessively discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Excessive corrosion to underfloor strengthner section nearside and offside rear of floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn and also corroded slightly on outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 73,869 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 73,240 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 73,239 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2022 73,008 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining 175/65x14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining 175/65x14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle beam assembly showing corrosion

Pass 18 May 2021 67,857 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2021 67,857 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 64,766 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 64,766 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 21 May 2019 62,320 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 62,320 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2018 57,322 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 57,322 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 May 2017 51,904 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 43,907 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 43,907 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 38,413 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 36,424 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 27,709 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 27,709 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 19,396 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust silencer puter skin corroded

Fail 24 Dec 2012 19,396 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs slightly worn

rear exhaust silencer puter skin corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2012 15,700 miles

rear exhaust silencer deterioating

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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SL58 ZGG is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2009 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 50,765 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SL58 ZGG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 17 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SL58 ZGG registered?

SL58 ZGG is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 January 2009.

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